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Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Four-Star Tight End JC Anderson Narrows List to Auburn, Ole Miss and Illinois

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stands on the field during a warmup prior to a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Running Back Commit Javari Barnett Flipped by Alabama

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen Deboer

SEC powerhouse secures two major recruiting flips on Monday

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sideline during a timeout in the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Offers State Champion Receiver From East St. Louis

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Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches players warm up before a game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Offers Four-Star Defensive Back From Chicago Prep Powerhouse

Jul 23, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Offers Hulking Class of 2027 Blocker From Minnesota

llinois Fighting Illini coach Bret Bielema reacts during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium.

Former Razorbacks coach still throwing shade at SEC over scheduling

Nov 11, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts to a call during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Lands Fourth Four-Star 2026 Recruit in Cornerback Nick Hankins Jr.

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema celebrates a 50-49 win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

ESPN Ranks Illinois Football's 2026 Recruiting Class Among Nation's Top 10

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Offers Standout Class of 2028 Tight End Prospect

Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Welcomes (The Next) Isaiah Williams

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Groin Kick Chronicles: 70-61

Aug 27, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gets a hand from defensive back Terrell Jennings (6) after Saturday s win over the Wyoming Cowboys at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illini Receive Landmark Commitment From Four-Star Offensive Lineman

Jul 23, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Three-Star Two-Way Standout Kenaz Sullivan Lands Offer From Illinois

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Malik Elzy (8) and Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Ashton Hollins (2) lead the team out of the tunnel before the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

No. 1 Recruit in Connecticut Kayden Bennett Commits to Illinois Football

Nov 18, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the second quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Offers Highly Ranked Defensive Prospect From Minnesota

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Three-Star Edge Rusher Flips Commitment From Oklahoma State to Illinois

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